Pete Alonso vs Cap Anson: Career Stats Comparison
Cap Anson has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Pete Alonso has played 2019–present as a hitter; Cap Anson played 1871–1897 as a hitter.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
Pete Alonso (2019–present) and Cap Anson (1871–1897) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1870s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Pete Alonso has 1,112 hits and 307 home runs through October 6, 2026; Cap Anson finished with 3,435 hits and 97 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Pete Alonso, with 307 to Cap Anson's 97.
- Who had the higher OPS? Pete Alonso, with .861 to Cap Anson's .841.
- Who had the higher batting average? Cap Anson, with .334 to Pete Alonso's .255.
- Who had more hits? Cap Anson, with 3,435 to Pete Alonso's 1,112.
- Who drove in more runs? Cap Anson, with 2,075 to Pete Alonso's 825.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Cap Anson, with 52,242 career PIV to Pete Alonso's 13,899.
Pete Alonso
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Pete Alonso and Cap Anson. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 14 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other one is a counting total on which fewer is not an achievement, so no one is awarded it. Counting stats reward longevity, and strikeouts are left unmarked because a longer career accumulates more of them. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, and the 2010s and the 1870s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Pete Alonso is still active — his totals below are current through October 6, 2026.
| Statistic | Pete Alonso | Cap Anson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,168 | Leads: 2,524 |
| At-Bats | 4,365 | Leads: 10,281 |
| Runs | 680 | Leads: 1,999 |
| Hits | 1,112 | Leads: 3,435 |
| Doubles | 207 | Leads: 582 |
| Triples | 8 | Leads: 142 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 307 | 97 |
| RBI | 825 | Leads: 2,075 |
| Walks | 500 | Leads: 984 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,153 | 330 |
| Stolen Bases | 23 | Leads: 277 |
| Batting Avg | .255 | Leads: .334 |
| On-Base % | .344 | Leads: .394 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .517 | .447 |
| OPS | Leads: .861 | .841 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Cap Anson outpaces Pete Alonso 52,242 to 13,899 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Cap Anson played 27 seasons to Pete Alonso's 7, while Pete Alonso carries the higher per-season figure (1,986 to 1,935). PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
PIV is computed through the 2025 season. The career totals on this page include 2026 to date, so PIV does not yet reflect the 2026 season.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Pete Alonso — top 3 seasons by OPS
Cap Anson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Cap Anson leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Pete Alonso owns home runs and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Cap Anson. PIV agrees: Cap Anson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Pete Alonso and Cap Anson careers compare
No season is shared: Cap Anson played 1871–1897, Pete Alonso 2019–present. Playing time explains much of the gap in the counting rows: Pete Alonso has appeared in 1,168 games to Cap Anson's 2,524. Pete Alonso's edges on the table are home runs (307 to 97), slugging percentage (.517 to .447), and OPS (.861 to .841). Plate discipline differs: Pete Alonso struck out more than walked (1,153 to 500), but Cap Anson walked more often than struck out (984 walks, 330 strikeouts). Pete Alonso is the more power-leaning hitter, with 307 of 1,112 hits leaving the park. Cap Anson was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Pete Alonso's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Pete Alonso vs Cap Anson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Pete Alonso or Cap Anson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Cap Anson leads Pete Alonso in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Pete Alonso or Cap Anson hit more home runs?
- Pete Alonso, with 307 to Cap Anson's 97.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Pete Alonso, with .861 to Cap Anson's .841.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Cap Anson, with .334 to Pete Alonso's .255.
- Who had more hits?
- Cap Anson, with 3,435 to Pete Alonso's 1,112.